#W3VILANO
Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, Florida
November 7 – 10, 2024
A CULINARY WEEKEND LIKE NO OTHER
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife artfully combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South’s best chefs and local culinary superstars, with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up-close, all in one weekend!
The weekend’s events will raise funds and awareness for Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Reserve, with the Reserve’s research and education experts on-hand Friday and Saturday, showcasing some fun, interactive programs with coastal wildlife, from sea turtles to alligators!
It’s a culinary weekend experience like no other. Expect to sip and savor great whiskey, spirits, wine, beer and culinary tastings – all oceanside with music and a relaxed Vilano Beach vibe.
Vilano Beach Main Street has received over $75,000 in funding from Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife and the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival.
A SPIRITED OCEANSIDE CELEBRATION
W3 PERFECTLY BLENDS FOOD + DRINK LOVERS
WITH COASTAL BEAUTY AND NATURE
ABOUT VILANO BEACH
Vilano Beach, Florida
St. Augustine’s Hidden Gem
Vilano Beach is located only 10 minutes away from historic downtown St. Augustine on Florida’s scenic A1A Byway. Vilano offers a variety of amenities from oceanfront and oceanside opportunities for beach lovers with a wide array of restaurants, hotels and activities – including fishing, surfing, boating and more.
The Vilano Beach Pier is located on the river side of the Matanzas inlet, and it’s one of the best vantage points to watch the sunset over downtown St. Augustine and will also be a focal point location for Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife’s events. Wildlife will be showcased in partnership with the nearby GTM Reserve is a national estuarine research reserve, including a $5 million environmental education facility located just 6 miles north of the Vilano Bridge with 11,000 acres of preservation land and wildlife habitat.
